WDNR Weekly News March 20, 2012

[mudbrook]

WDNR Weekly News  March 20, 2012

Final 2011 deer harvest numbers available
MADISON - Final 2011 deer harvest numbers and statewide deer population estimates are now available in Wisconsin, and the Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other interested citizens to attend one of many deer forums in the state to provide comments as the department begins developing recommendations for 2012....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=2077

Program to increase lands for hunting, fishing and trapping enrolls 30,000 acres
MADISON - Since becoming available in August 2011, Wisconsin landowners have enrolled more than 30,000 acres in a program intended to increase the amount of land available for public hunting, fishing, trapping, and wildlife observation....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=2078

U.S. Asian carp official to speak at Wisconsin Lakes Convention
GREEN BAY - The nation's top advisor on efforts to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp will speak at the annual Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention April 10-12 in Green Bay....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=2079

Draft management plan for Ice Age Complex at Cross Plains available for comment
MADISON -- The Ice Age Complex at Cross Plains would provide visitors with optimal views and interpretation of outstanding glacial landforms and opportunities to enjoy low-impact outdoor recreation, under the preferred alternative of a draft management plan that is available for public review and comment....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=2080

Fish egg collection facilities start operating March 20
KEWAUNEE -- Recent warm weather has state egg collection facilities up and running earlier than usual to produce the next generation of Lake Michigan trout and salmon....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=2081

Prescribed burns conducted to improve habitat, maintain native plants
State wildlife officials will be conducting prescribed burns on public lands throughout Wisconsin again this spring to improve wildlife habitat, control invasive plant species, restore and maintain native plant communities, and reduce wildfire potential....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=2082

April 1 marks start of open period for 2013 fishing tournament permit applications
MADISON - Organizers planning fishing tournaments for 2013 can apply for their permits starting April 1, 2012, and should do so before June 30 to have the best chance of securing the date ...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=2083